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Luffa has been cultivated throughout Asia for centuries for use as a household cleaning agent and is now, due to the gently abrasive quality of the natural fibers, a popular exfoliating agent in the eco-friendly cosmetic industry. Owing to its striking yellow flowers, the plant is occasionally grown
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Techniques that contribute to success in growing luffa include using black mulch to warm soil temperatures and transplants to increase the germination rate and extend the growing season. Narrow spacing may result in poorer quality sponges. It is best grown with a
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Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Food and Nutrition Board; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium (2019). Oria, Maria; Harrison, Meghan; Stallings, Virginia A. (eds.).
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The young fruit is eaten as a vegetable and is commonly grown for that purpose in tropical Asia. The young shoots, flowers and leaves can be cooked, and the mature seeds can be roasted for consumption.
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Smooth Short Luffa.—Vendor: Seed Saver’s
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Richters Luffa (S3795).—Vendor: Otto
Richter and Sons Ltd. Characteristics: moderate to high yield of high-quality sponges with 98 Ă— 431-mm size.
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Quan Zhou Chang Tiao Gua (ZWRM 141).—Parentage: from China. Characteristics: high yield of moderate, high-quality sponges with 50 × 180-mm size.
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Pusa Chikni.—Parentage: from India. Characteristics: attractive fruit, eaten immature. Martin’s
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USA Luffa (Guatemala).—Vendor: USA Luffa Inc. Characteristics: moderate to high yield of moderate-quality sponges with 72 × 464- mm size.
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Orol Ledden Luffa.—Vendor: Orol Ledden & Sons. Characteristics: moderate to high yield of high-quality sponges with 98 × 429-mm size.
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Shi Ting Da Quing Pi (ZWRM 137).—Parentage: from China. Characteristics: high yield of moderate quality sponges with 60 × 540-mm size.
1301:. The National Academies Collection: Reports funded by National Institutes of Health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (US).
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Hollar Luffa (13204).—Vendor: Hollar & Co. Characteristics: moderate to high yield of high-quality sponges with 97 × 428-mm size.
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Pang Si Gua (ZWRM 134).—Parentage: from China. Characteristics: moderate yield of moderate-quality sponges with 100 × 430-mm size.
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Peace Luffa.—Vendor: Peace Seeds. Characteristics: moderate yield of high quality sponges with 85 × 420-mm size, late flowering.
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Lockhardt (Walters 484).—Vendor: Lockhardt Seeds. Characteristics: high yield of moderate-quality sponges with 79 × 489-mm size.
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Xiang Si Gua (ZWRM 136).—Parentage: from China. Characteristics: low yield of moderate-quality sponges with 75 × 315-mm size.
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Leng Si Gua (ZWRM 133).—Parentage: from China. Characteristics: high yield of moderate-quality sponges with 60 × 350-mm size.
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1562:"How to Grow and Care for Luffa"
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1655:African plants – a Photo Guide
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1570:The Spruce
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517:Quantity
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341:cucumber
192:Synonyms
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102:Eudicots
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1065:Climate
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778:0.17 mg
713:0.36 mg
693:Calcium
645:0.24 mg
586:0.26 mg
477:Protein
416:14.34 g
347:History
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535:260 IU
484:0.66 g
460:0.34 g
427:5.17 g
423:Sugars
393:Energy
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310:annual
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437:2.9 g
318:South
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320:and
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